Jeremy Lamb Won't Suit Up Versus Nets

Indiana Pacers guard Jeremy Lamb (knee) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. He has been sidelined for over a week, so fantasy managers shouldn't expect Lamb to return anytime soon. Edmond Sumner and Doug McDermott have been playing more minutes without Lamb available. Sumner is worth rostering in most formats […]

Goga Bitadze Not Expected To Play Thursday

Indiana Pacers center Goga Bitadze (ankle) is not expected to suit up for Thursday's game against the Brooklyn Nets. This doesn't come as much of a surprise considering Bitadze wasn't able to practice on Wednesday. Oshae Brissett will continue playing heavy minutes with the Pacers banged up. He'll be a favorable DFS option or streaming […]

Chris Bassitt Turns In Another Strong Start On Thursday

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher Chris Bassitt allowed two runs in six innings with nine strikeouts in a no-decision against the Rays. Bassitt has gone four-straight starts giving up exactly two runs and has managed to throw six innings in his last three starts. In those last three starts, Bassitt has 25 strikeouts across 18 innings. […]

Aaron Nola Settles For Quality Start At St. Louis

Philadelphia Phillies starting pitcher Aaron Nola allowed three runs in six innings pitched in a no-decision versus the Cardinals on Thursday. Nola was oh-so-close to six shutout innings, as Matt Carpenter's three-run homer ricocheted out of Roman Quinn's glove as the speedy center fielder almost made an incredible catch. Alas, Nola and his fantasy managers […]

Matt Chapman Powers A's To Win Over Rays

Oakland Athletics third baseman Matt Chapman went 2-for-4 with a home run and two RBI in a 3-2 win over the Rays on Thursday. Tampa's rookie starter Shane McClanahan was dealing, but Chapman got to the left-hander in the fourth inning, launching his fourth homer of the season. Chapman would play the hero later in […]

Taylor Trammell Hits Fourth Home Run

Seattle Mariners outfielder Taylor Trammell accounted for the only run in Thursday's game with a solo blast in the top of the third inning off Astros starter Luis Garcia. Trammell has been dreadful of late, with only two hits in his last 21 at-bats. Perhaps the home run will lead to a breakout, but his […]

Kendall Graveman Picks Up Third Save

Seattle Mariners relief pitcher Kendall Graveman picked up his third save of the year Thursday, throwing a scoreless ninth inning to protect a one-run victory. Graveman has been simply outstanding all year, as he still carries a 0.00 ERA and a miniscule .38 WHIP over 10 2/3 innings and nine appearances. It is clear from […]

Zack Godley Placed On IL With Finger Contusion

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Zack Godley (finger) has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a right finger contusion, the team announced on Twitter. Godley had just joined the Brewers this week, and made his first appearance of the year on Wednesday where he allowed four runs — three earned — on one hit […]

Yusei Kikuchi Carries No-Hitter Into Seventh

Seattle Mariners starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi put together his best outing of the year Thursday against the Astros, throwing seven innings of one-hit ball with seven strikeouts. He also walked two batters, but Kikuchi was the victim of some poor umpiring in both situations. Overall it was a dominant showing for the lefty, with the […]

Corbin Burnes Lands On Injured List Thursday

Milwaukee Brewers starting pitcher Corbin Burnes was placed on the injured list with a non-designated injury on Thursday, the Brewers announced on Twitter. There is no official word on the cause of this, but the unofficial speculation due to the lack of an injury designation is that Burnes landing on the IL is somehow COVID-19 […]

Christian Yelich, Lorenzo Cain Take ABs In Simulated Game

Milwaukee Brewers outfielders Christian Yelich (back) and Lorenzo Cain (quad) took at-bats on the field in a simulated game on Thursday, according to Jeff Levering of FOX Sports. It's a promising sign that they could be nearing a return, as Yelich has been out since April 11 with lower back tightness, while Cain has been […]

X-Rays Come Back Negative For Matt Olson Thursday

Oakland Athletics first baseman Matt Olson (head) underwent x-rays Thursday after being hit in the eye in the batting cages, and the results came back negative, according to Alex Coffey of The Athletic. Olson was scratched from Thursday's lineup after an incident in the batting cages where a ball ricocheted and hit him in the […]

Brandon Lowe Launches Fourth Homer In Loss Thursday

Tampa Bay Rays second baseman Brandon Lowe went 1-for-3 with a home run, one RBI and two runs scored in a 3-2 loss to the Athletics on Thursday afternoon. It's been a rough start to the year for Lowe, who is now slashing .167/.293/.345 over his first 24 games with four home runs, 11 RBI […]

Gavin Lux Gets Night Off Thursday

Los Angeles Dodgers second baseman Gavin Lux is not in the lineup for Thursday's opener with the Brewers. It looks like the Dodgers want to ease Lux back into the lineup, as he had played in three straight games after a stint on the injured list with wrist soreness. Lux has been mired in a […]

Willie Calhoun Not In Lineup Thursday Night

Texas Rangers designated hitter Willie Calhoun is out of the starting lineup on Thursday night. The Rangers are giving Calhoun a night off, as they don't want to overwork him after a groin injury kept him out of the start of the year. He's been off to a good start at the plate, slashing .306/.375/.389 […]

Ian Happ Absent From Thursday's Lineup

Chicago Cubs outfielder Ian Happ is absent from Thursday's lineup versus the Atlanta Braves. Happ has been off to a dreadful start this season and was recently demoted from the leadoff spot in the lineup. Happ looked like he was headed for a breakout season with a solid 2020 campaign, but he has just 10 […]

EPL DFS Lineup Picks for FanDuel (4/30/21) - English Premier League Soccer

Welcome back, RotoBallers! Whoever came up with the schedule did not do Leicester any favors as they played the last game of the week on Monday and begin the next matchday Friday. This will be the third single-game slate with Leicester in the last eight days, so everyone should be well-versed in the breakdown of […]

Brandon Workman Designated For Assignment

The Chicago Cubs have designated relief pitcher Brandon Workman for assignment on Thursday. Workman earned a spot in the Cubs bullpen this spring, but the former closer has struggled in early leverage situations this season. Workman made 10 appearances with the Cubs and allowed nine runs (six earned) in eight innings with 11 strikeouts and […]

Javier Baez Returns To Lineup On Thursday

Chicago Cubs shortstop Javier Baez (hamstring) has returned to the Cubs lineup on Thursday versus the Atlanta Braves and will bat fifth. Baez has been sidelined since Monday with a sore hamstring. The shortstop has put up good power numbers this season and has six home runs with 17 RBI to go along with a […]

Yogi Ferrell Stays With Clippers For Remainder Of 2020-21 Year

Los Angeles Clippers point guard Yogi Ferrell is sticking with the organization through the season after having impressed in his first three games. Ferrell faces a muddled path to playing time with Reggie Jackson and Rajon Rondo currently ahead of him on the depth chart (with Patrick Beverley also in the mix when healthy), making […]

Oklahoma City Will Have Gabriel Deck Available Thursday

Oklahoma City Thunder small/power forward Gabriel Deck is available to make his NBA debut Thursday against New Orleans. Deck, a 26-year-old forward originally from Argentina, has played professionally for Real Madrid since 2018-19. The Thunder were impressed enough by Deck to hand him a three-year deal with an option for a fourth season after he […]

Avery Bradley, Danuel House Jr. Will Miss Thursday’s Game

Houston Rockets shooting guard Avery Bradley (leg) and small/power forward Danuel House Jr. (ankle) have both been deemed unavailable for Thursday's contest against the Bucks. If contending with Milwaukee wasn't difficult enough, Houston will now be severely short-handed on the wing, with Jae'Sean Tate likely to step into a sizable role. Neither Bradley nor House […]

Austin Rivers Set To Stick With Nuggets Through 2020-21 Year

Denver Nuggets point/shooting guard Austin Rivers is expected to sign a deal that keeps him with the franchise through the remainder of the current season. Having impressed during a 10-day contract, Rivers has proven to be valuable backcourt depth for a roster figuring out how to navigate without Jamal Murray (knee) in the mix. Despite […]

Steven Adams Will Miss Thursday’s Game

New Orleans Pelicans center Steven Adams (toe) has been ruled out for Thursday's contest against Oklahoma City due to continued issues with a toe sprain on his right foot. Adams returned from a one-game absence to log 13 minutes in a start versus the Nuggets on Wednesday, but he was clearly not himself. Willy Hernangomez […]

Toronto Will Be Without Fred VanVleet For Thursday’s Game

Toronto Raptors point/shooting guard Fred VanVleet (hip) has been ruled out for Thursday's contest against Denver due to continued recovery from a left hip flexor strain. VanVleet played both legs of a back-to-back on Monday and Tuesday, but shot a combined 7-for-27 over 74 combined minutes. VanVleet's absence further depletes the Raptors' dwindling wing depth, […]

Kristaps Porzingis, Josh Richardson Likely To Return Thursday

Dallas Mavericks power forward/center Kristaps Porzingis (ankle) and shooting guard/small forward Josh Richardson (hamstring) have both been bumped up to probable to play in Thursday's contest against the Pistons. Their return comes at a crucial point, as Luka Doncic (elbow) and Dorian Finney-Smith (leg) are both expected to miss the outing. Neither Porzingis nor Richardson […]

Ha-Seong Kim Capitalizes On Rare Start

San Diego Padres infielder Ha-Seong Kim finished 2-for-5 with two RBI and two runs scored Wednesday against the Arizona Diamondbacks. Making his first start in a week, Kim lined a ringing two-run single off D-Backs starter Riley Smith to kick off a six-run fifth inning. He also doubled in the contest. The 25-year-old has expectedly […]

Kyrie Irving Will Miss Thursday’s Contest

Brooklyn Nets point guard Kyrie Irving (groin) has been ruled out for Thursday's game against the Pacers due to a sore right groin. Irving was held to just 3-for-13 from the field overall Tuesday versus Toronto, with his nine points marking a season low. Tyler Johnson and Landry Shamet figure to handle the vast majority […]

Luka Doncic, Dorian Finney-Smith Unlikely To Suit Up Thursday

Dallas Mavericks point guard Luka Doncic (elbow) and small/power forward Dorian Finney-Smith (leg) have both picked up doubtful designations for Thursday's contest against Detroit. Dallas' injury report has been hefty as of late, even as Doncic has not missed action since March 27. The elbow ailment hasn't impaired Doncic too strenuously, as he has managed […]

Luis Robert Activated, Garrett Crochet To Injured List

The Chicago White Sox activated outfielder Luis Robert (illness) from the injured list on Thursday and placed rookie left-handed pitcher Garrett Crochet (back) on the 10-day injured list (retroactive to April 26) with an upper back strain. Infielder Danny Mendrick was also recalled from the alternate training site. Robert was put on the injured list […]